You actually helped me out too! I am leaving for a week long vacation and I had a teenage girl lined up to housesit and walk our dog. After showing my wife your post, we decided that even though the girl in mind is a pretty level-headed and sweet kid, we were not willing to gamble the sanctity of our home on her maturity. Dog to the kennel, adult friend to check on the homestead, and we have piece of mind on the vacation. Thanks...